2013

Why Education Matters - The importance of education to Irelandís economy and societyWe asked a range of influential figures in education, social policy, industry and the arts to offer their analysis of the important questions for Irish second-level education today. National and international figures reflect on how education policy can impact on wider concerns such as economic growth, equality, innovation, and health.

2012

Survey of principals - impact of austerityIn April 2012, the ASTI published results of a survey of principals which examined the impact austerity has had on second-level schools and on young people's education. The research found that education cutbacks have forced schools to drop subjects, amalgamate classes and lose teachers.

2011

Survey of newly qualified teachersIn April 2011, the ASTI published results of a survey of PGDE students due to graduate in 2011. The research found that despite a strong commitment to the teaching profession, the majority of teaching graduates are pessimistic about their career and are angry about the inferior conditions imposed upon them.

2010

Junior Cycle Science SurveyIn April 2010 the ASTI published the results of research assessing Junior Certificate science in Irish schools. The research looked at how cutbacks in education funding are affecting the provsion of science subjects in schools and sought feedback on science teaching facilities and barriers to teaching and learning of science.

What Price Education - one year onIn March 2010 the ASTI undertook follow up research into the impact of budget cutbacks on second-level schools. This study updated case study research published the previous year to find out how budget measures were impacting on schools one year on.

Shifting the BurdenAn ICTU publication detailing 'Why the Government wants to load the cost of the collapse onto the less well off and why their plan will just make things worse'.

2009

What Price Education?In March 2009, the ASTI undertook research into the impact of Budget '09 on second-level schools in Ireland. The research revealed that cutbacks made in the budget would have significant detrimental effects on staffing levels, availability of subjects and programmes, school finances and the school community.

Joint Publications

A 20:20 Vision for Education The ASTI is a member of the Post-Primary Education Forum (PPEF), an umbrella group comprising representation from parents, trade unions, school leaders and management bodies involved in the post-primary education sector in Ireland. In 2013, the PPEF published a document outlining its vision for the future of education in Ireland.

Future teachers' pensionsThe three teacher unions commissioned a report into future teacher provision. The report, compiled by Trident Consulting, exposes the devastating effect on teachers' pensions of the proposed new single scheme for the public service.

Teachers Supporting DiversityThe ASTI joined with GLEN, the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network in publishing a resource to assist teachers in supporting the diversity of students, with a particular focus on students who are lesbian, gay or bisexual.

Introducing your Second-Level SchoolThis booklet is a joint venture between the ASTI and the National Parents Council (Post Primary). We hope it will encourage parents to continue to participate in and contribute to our education system to the benefit of the current and next generation of second-level students.

The Union Post

Read all the latest trade union news and opinion in the Union Post, published by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU).